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3.1 miles
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:23:12
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
202 ft
Altitude min
249 ft
Altitude max
237 ft
Altitude start
226 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,311 ft
Distance flat
00:23:12
Avg time

Falls Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wendell Falls
    Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #264972 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120507 in Trail Running
    • #129328 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,266 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,236 in Trail Running
    • #1,540 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Wendell Falls

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AI Generated Description

Falls Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Raleigh North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jan 19, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York)
Jan 19, 2026
 Nice features, some small jumps. Lots of roots and gnarly bits. Good for beginners and more experienced looking for some easy fun
Sep 8, 2025 @ 10:25am
Sep 8, 2025
 Up and down with no major hills. Nice trails but a good bit of roots.
Sep 20, 2023 @ 8:14am
Sep 20, 2023
Jan 5, 2023 @ 6:54am
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May 26, 2022 @ 5:21pm
May 26, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Falls Loop located?
      Falls Loop is located in Wendell Falls, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Wendell Falls trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.76836, -78.43088.
      ▼ How hard is Falls Loop?
      Falls Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Falls Loop?
      Falls Loop has 138 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 202 ft to 249 ft.
      ▼ Is Falls Loop a point to point trail?
      Falls Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Falls Loop?
      Falls Loop is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Falls Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Falls Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Falls Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Falls Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Falls Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Falls Loop is approximately 23 minutes. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Falls Loop?
      Falls Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 55 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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